Is it possible to "do no harm," and should we even try? Dr. Hanson and Forrest explore what it means to do no harm, and the inner resources that allow us to do as little as possible.
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Jul 7
How Real Change Happens with Elizabeth Ferreira
Forrest is joined by associate therapist Elizabeth Ferreira to discuss parts work, psychological defenses, and how real change happens. They talk about the inner child work Forrest recently did during an episode with renowned therapist Terry Real, and how that led to meaningful c ... Show More
1h 11m
Jun 30
Why Modern Life Doesn't Make Us Happy, and How to Fix It with Dr. William von Hippel
Life today is safer and more comfortable than ever before, so why do so many people feel unhappy, lonely, and anxious? Forrest talks with evolutionary psychologist Dr. William von Hippel about this paradox in light of our two core needs: autonomy and connection. He argues that mo ... Show More
1h 31m
Mar 2024
Do We Really Need To Fix Ourselves?
Aren't you exhausted from constantly feeling the need to change something about yourself to land the ideal job, discover your soulmate, or enhance your appearance? What if there's nothing that requires fixing and we are inherently lovable, valuable, and perfectly okay just as we ... Show More
10m 11s
Sep 2020
Health is About the Little Things: Rangan Chatterjee, M.D. on How to Feel Better in Five Minutes
As 2020 continues to unfurl in a fashion beyond surreal, more and more are descending into the anguished abyss of distress. Awakening to acrid tangerine skies that have transformed sunny California into a Blade Runner dystopia, I myself vacillate between melancholia and a commitm ... Show More
2h 13m
Oct 2020
Roll On: Keeping Your House Clean
Welcome to another edition of Roll On—my bi-monthly deep dive into (semi) current events, topics of audience interest, and of course answers to your questions.Commanding co-host duties as always is my hype man Adam Skolnick, an activist and veteran journalist perhaps best known a ... Show More
1h 42m
Feb 2021
Introducing Yeah No, I'm Not Ok
Introducing Yeah No, I'm Not Ok – A new podcast from LAist Studios and Diane Guerrero about mental health, healing, and the conversations we should all be having about addiction, depression, anxiety, suicide, radical self love, and much more.
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